Lazurite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.75
  
3.8-3.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {110}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
  
Lazurite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Lazurite and Andradite Garnet physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lazurite and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12
Lazurite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazurite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazurite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazurite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.